{"id":282,"date":"2019-07-31T20:30:55","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T20:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/?p=282"},"modified":"2019-07-31T20:30:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T20:30:55","slug":"dental-implants-in-caldwell-bone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/dental-implants-in-caldwell-bone\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Jaw for Dental Implants in Caldwell"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentlaMost dentists will highly recommend dental implants<\/a> to patients with missing teeth; compared to traditional dentures and dental bridges, implants last a lot longer and are generally stronger when it comes to chewing your favorite foods. But what about patients who have already suffered bone loss in the jaw? Are dental implants in Caldwell still an option? In many cases, the answer is yes! Learn how your dentist can help prepare your jaw for your new teeth.<\/p>\n

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Why is a Healthy Jawbone Important for Getting Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n

Unlike traditional restorations that sit on the gums or use natural teeth for support, dental implants are surgically inserted into the jaw. During the recovery process, the metal posts fuse with the bone through osseointegration. This allows them to provide stable, secure support for prosthetic teeth.<\/p>\n

For implants to be successful, your jawbone needs to be strong enough to support the posts; if it\u2019s too thin or too soft, the pressures from chewing could cause an implant failure. Moreover, there needs to be a certain level of bone present for osseointegration to be successful.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, missing teeth usually cause the jaw to deteriorate over time; dental implants can stop this process, but they may not be successful if the deterioration is too advanced. Your dentist will consider ways to preserve or regrow the bone so that the procedure can be performed.<\/p>\n

How Can the Dentist Prepare My Jaw for an Implant?<\/h2>\n

Bone grafts are commonly used to ensure that the jawbone is strong enough to receive an implant. This procedure places material in your jaw that promote bone growth. There are a few different kinds of grafts:<\/p>\n